Legal

In a viral video, the actress decorated the Hollywood Sign without permission from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Learn how to establish an effective, compliant background check program to safeguard your company's future.

Let's break down complex tax provisions into actionable insights around enhanced childcare and family leave credits, immediate R&D expense deductions and new overtime/tip income deductions.

The Tesla CEO's Musk's net worth is now $749 billion.

A judge ruled that Tesla's marketing confused customers into thinking the cars could drive themselves.

The next edge in dealmaking isn't a banker contact — it's AI. Here's how smart teams are compressing timelines and improving outcomes.

AI is reshaping product liability and accountability. Here's why you need to pay attention.

Greg Smith's law school gig led to a much bigger business.

Practical steps for securing, licensing and protecting IP to ensure long-term legitimacy and resilience in a rapidly imitative digital market.

Even if they're not malicious in intent, buyers can potentially impede the founder from achieving the earnout — with no recourse. Here's how to protect yourself.

Filing for a patent is like planting your flag on your idea, giving you a legal shield that prevents anyone from copying your hard work.

AI can capture every word, but can it keep your company's secrets? Here are the safeguards you should demand before hitting "record."

The FDD is your X-ray of a brand. Here's what the FTC requires — and how to read the sections that matter most.

The real cost of a recall goes far beyond refunds or fines.

Hundreds of franchise leaders and policy makers gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the summit, with the new American Franchise Act at the forefront.

A step-by-step guide to protecting your brand’s name, logo, assets and reputation before legal trouble finds you.

Even small, overlooked changes to contracts at the final stages of a deal can create serious business risks if not properly reviewed and vetted.

Here's how AI might influence the future of our legal system — and its potential benefits and limitations for businesses of all sizes.

A proactive legal strategy — once seen as merely defensive — is now a powerful, often overlooked driver of business growth, enabling companies to protect innovation, build trust, navigate regulation and gain a competitive edge.

Here's why the courtroom remains America's last line of defense for consumer safety.

After years of back-and-forth regulatory changes, a new bill aims to bring long-awaited clarity to the franchise industry.